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Fright Night
2011 106 min India, United States of America R 16+
★6.6
Horror, Comedy
Director: Craig Gillespie
🎭 Based on
«Fright Night»
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Description
A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$18.3M
Worldwide:
$41M
Starring
Anton Yelchin
Actor
Colin Farrell
Actor
David Tennant
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Fright Night (2011) is generally regarded as an enjoyable, if formulaic, teen horror-comedy that succeeds through its charismatic cast rather than original storytelling. While some viewers criticize it for lacking the depth and practical effects of the original 1985 classic, most find the performances and the blend of humor and horror to be an effective, entertaining experience.
| Acting | Colin Farrell anchors the film with a menacing and charismatic performance as a predatory, non-romanticized vampire. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast, featuring Anton Yelchin and David Tennant, provides strong and engaging performances that elevate the material. | |
| Originality | The film leans heavily into well-worn genre clichés and familiar tropes, offering little in the way of narrative innovation. | |
| Humor | The humor is effective for many as a self-aware, ironic parody, though others find it trivial and flat compared to the balance of the original film. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is criticized for a slow, unengaging first act, though it gains momentum and intensity as the story progresses. | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual quality are divided, with some praising the 3D effects and action, while others dismiss the CGI as inferior to the practical effects of the past. |